Russia stages massive WW2 parade despite Western boycott

Russia is staging its biggest military parade, marking 70 years of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.
Thousands of troops are marching on Red Square in Moscow, and new armour being displayed for the first time.

More than 20 heads of states are in Moscow, but many world leaders are boycotting the event because of Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis.

As the event began, President Vladimir Putin said international co-operation had been put at risk in recent years.  Read More at BBC

Russia stages massive WW2 parade

Russia stages massive WW2 parade despite Western boycott